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4JC6A alternatives, equivalents, and replacements

Review exact electrical variations and directional substitutions recorded for the 4JC6A voltage pentode - sharp cutoff (single). Compare core specifications and verify every restriction before using a replacement.

Exact variations of 4JC6A

These designations belong to the same electrical variation group. Their names may differ because of international standards, manufacturing tolerances, or materials, but they are recorded as electrically equivalent—not merely substitutes.

  • 4JD6

    Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

    Base
    9PM
    Socket
    B9A
    Base pins
    9
    Sections
    1
    Heater voltage
    4.5 V
    Heater current
    0.45 A

Replacement tubes for 4JC6A

The following tubes are recorded as possible replacements for 4JC6A. This direction does not establish that 4JC6A can replace them.

4HM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HM6 as a possible replacement for4JC6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4HT6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4HT6 as a possible replacement for4JC6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PMNot recorded
SocketB9AB7G
Base pins97
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JC6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6 as a possible replacement for4JC6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.5 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JD6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JD6 as a possible replacement for4JC6A.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

SpecificationOriginal tubeReplacement
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.5 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A

Where 4JC6A can be used as the replacement

In these recorded relationships, 4JC6A is the replacement tube. The listed original tubes are not automatically suitable as replacements for 4JC6A.

4EH7

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4EH7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9A0
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.4 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4EJ7

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4EJ7.

  • Not suitable for all circuits
Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9A0
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.4 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4HM6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4HM6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4HT6

Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4HT6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Remote Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PMNot recorded
SocketB9AB7G
Base pins97
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.2 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JC6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4JC6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.5 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A
4JD6

Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)

Receiving Tubes

The database records 4JC6A as a possible replacement for4JD6.

No special restrictions are recorded for this substitution.

Specification4JC6A replacementOriginal tube
Tube typeVoltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)Voltage Pentode - Sharp Cutoff (single)
ConstructionPentodePentode
Base9PM9PM
SocketB9AB9A
Base pins99
Sections11
Heater voltage4.5 V4.5 V
Heater current0.45 A0.45 A

Verify before substituting

Matching a base or heater voltage is not enough to prove that two tubes are interchangeable. Check pin connections, heater current, maximum ratings, bias requirements, warm-up behavior, and the equipment manufacturer’s service documentation before making a substitution.

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